Shift Drink
Meister-approved cocktails to try for yourself
Carla Rivera, Miami FL
Welcome to Shift Drink, showcasing and celebrating bartending talent across the country. Shift Drink will bring it with unique and inspiring cocktails created by local bartenders & mixologists, highlighting their cities. Let's visit Miami, FL, with Southern Glaziers WIne & Spirits Mixologist Carla Rivera.
Cocktail: Magic City
Recipe:
- 6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves
- 1 part Jägermeister Cold Brew
- 1 part Bacardi 4yr
- ½ part Fresh Lime Juice
- ½ part Passion Fruit Puree
- ½ part Orgeat
Garnish: Mint Sprig & Angostura Bitters
Glass: Rocks
Method: Shaken & Strained
Tips & Tricks:
- Smack and tear a healthy handful of fresh mint leaves and put them in a shaker first; muddling is optional. Add all other ingredients to a shaker tin, fill ¾ with ice and shake hard.
- Strain the cocktail over fresh crushed ice and garnish.
- A good hard shake should get you all the mint flavor you need; no need to muddle.
- When pouring over crushed ice, use a double-sided teardrop “spoon” to create a hole that goes to the bottom of the glass for even distribution of liquid.
Scroll down to get to know Carla & make the cocktail!
Magic City
Carla Rivera
Photo by Nate Laird @Jagerlifeatx
Hey Carla, what inspired you to create this amazing cocktail?
I love Miami and all that it brings to the table with its lush cultural diversity. First and foremost, the Cafecito IYKYK; if you have never had a hand-whipped Collada made for you, it's time to visit the local ventanita. Next up, The Mojito. In this tropical climate, you can grow mojito mint year-round! With the other tropical flavors of passion fruit and orgeat to balance and round out the coffee & rum, it’s a cocktail to honor all things Miami
What does hospitality mean to you?
Hospitality creates an experience for someone, a lasting and core memory they will take with them. It’s about them, not you!
Grab your tools, and let's make it together!
Video by Nate Laird @Jagerlifeatx
Trained Dancer and Performer, Baby squid, avid yogi, puppy & plant mom, lover of all earth's creatures, and creator of lovely libations. A 20+ year beverage industry veteran, she focuses most of her research and development on LOW ABV cocktail creation and mindful consumption. The orchestrator of well-balanced cocktails that can be paired perfectly with any culinary delight. She loves food and drink alike and believes sharing her passion for them with others is a love language. A being of both physical and mental fortitude, she prides herself in maintaining a balanced life in the pursuit of health and happiness." C
